Baldwin wins playoff on Challenge Tour

Oct 2, 2011 - 5:30 PM La Gomera, Spain (Sports Network) - Matthew Baldwin captured his first Challenge Tour title Sunday by defeating Julien Guerrier on the third playoff hole to win the Challenge de Espana.

Both Baldwin and Guerrier finished regulation at Tecina Golf at 21-under 263, but it was Baldwin who was able to come out ahead at the end. Guerrier was the more unlikely of the two in the playoff, shooting a six-under 65 on Sunday to tie Baldwin, who shot a three-under 68

They overcame overnight leader Lloyd Kennedy, who managed only a one-under 70 and finished in a share of third at 20-under. Pierre Relecom (67) and Alessandro Tadini (68) shared third place honors with Kennedy.

Guerrier played a flawless round and birdied the last two holes to get to 21- under. Baldwin had a chance to win it with a birdie at the last, but a par sent the two into extra holes.

Chris Lloyd (67) finished sixth at minus-19, while eight players shared seventh at 18-under.